http://testicularcancersite.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 29 May 2008 15:40:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Testicular cancer occurs when cells that are not normal grow out of control in the highly curable, especially when it is found early. The testes are the two male sex organs that make and store sperm. They are located in a pouch below the penis called the scrotum. The testes also ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/what-is-testicular-cancer-2/ Many men feel understandably shocked and upset when they are told they have cancer. This information is intended to help you to understand how testicular cancer is diagnosed and treated. We also include information about support services. We cannot advise you about the best treatment for you. You need to ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/this-information-has-been-prepared-to-help-you-understand-more-about-testicular-cancer/ Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Cancer of the testicles (testicular cancer) is an uncommon condition that accounts for only about 1% of all cancers in men. Each year, 7,000 to 8,000 new cases of testicular cancer will occur in the U.S., ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/testicular-cancer-signs-and-symptoms/ Things can go wrong with your testicles slowly, quickly or very fast indeed. A few conditions that affect the testicles are serious, but most are not so being obsessed or frightened for no good reason is undesirable. Knowing what your testicles normally feel and look like makes good sense so ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/why-self-examine/ Although testicular cancer accounts for only 1 percent of all tumors in males, it is the most common malignancy in males between 15 and 34 years of age. Cryptorchidism is the most significant risk factor for testicular cancer, increasing the risk up to 11-fold. A painless testicular mass is the ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/info-about-testicular-cancer/ Call your health care provider if symptoms of testicular cancer occur. Also call if you are a male over 15 years old who has not been taught testicular self-examination (TSE), or who has not had testicular screenings performed by your health care provider during routine physical examinations. Prevention   There is no prevention ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/when-to-contact-a-medical-professional/ The incidence of testicular cancer, or cancer of the testicles, is rising in the United States, making it the most common solid tumor diagnosed in men between the ages of 15 and 35 years. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be approximately 8,000 new cases of cancer of ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/our-approach-expertise/ Testicular cancer is very treatable if it's found early. Your doctor can check your testicles during an exam. A self-exam is another good way to check for testicular cancer (see below for self-exam directions). If you find anything unusual during a self-exam (like a lump or swelling), see your doctor ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/what-are-some-signs-of-testicular-cancer/ Men who develop lumps, swelling, or pain in the groin or scrotal area may be worried they have testicular cancer. This document will describe the symptoms of testicular cancer, as well as some other conditions that may cause symptoms in this area of the body. It also includes information on ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/do-i-have-testicular-cancer/ Male reproductive system Cancer of the testicles is the most common cancer in young men (15 to 34 years old). A man is more likely to get testicular cancer if any of the following are true about him: Is white. Has a father or brother who has or has had testicular ... http://testicularcancersite.com/2008/05/29/who-gets-testicular-cancer/